Tecla: 3D-printed eco-sustainable house in raw earth completed in Massa Lombarda

Tecla, a 3D-printed eco-sustainable house made of raw earth, has been completed in Massa Lombarda (Ravenna), Italy. The project is a collaboration between MC A – Mario Cucinella Architects, WASP (World's Advanced Saving Project), and SOS – School of Sustainability, a postgraduate training center founded by Mario Cucinella. The house was constructed using two synchronized 3D printing arms that were managed by software to optimize movements and avoid collisions. This method could be replicated elsewhere, allowing multiple independent housing units to be built in a few days. The building covers about 60 square meters, including a living area with kitchen and a sleeping area with services; some furnishings are also 3D-printed in raw earth. The shape of the building was influenced by climatic evaluations and analysis of locally available materials. The name Tecla explicitly references the city of the same name in Italo Calvino's book.